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Aurora Public Library newest exhibits reflect Black History Month

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Everyone can celebrate Black History Month with The Aurora Public Library’s (APL) newest featured exhibit at Santori Library, Telling a People’s Story: African-American Illustrated Children’s Literature. Originally shown at the Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio, and now visiting schools and libraries throughout the Midwest, Telling a People’s Story...

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Fox Valley Park District Winter Stage production: Tarzan

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The Fox Valley Park District’s Winter Stage production of Tarzan will be performed at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, in Aurora. Show times will be 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31; 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Tickets are $10 in advance, or...

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A step back in time in Montgomery

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Those who would like to step back in time to see what life was like in Montgomery 100 or more years ago can view the Then and Now display at the Montgomery Village Hall. Attendees can have the experience of how the passage of time has changed the landscape in...

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Secret of My Success at Paramount in 2020

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Paramount Theatre will have its new, world premiere musical, The Secret of My Success, a hilarious, heartfelt new romp about corporate culture, unbridled ambition, mistaken identity, and making your own way in life. Based on the 1987 Universal Pictures hit movie starring Michael J. Fox, Paramount’s The Secret of My...

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The Wizard of Oz will visit Naperville community stage

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Magical Starlight Theatre invites audiences, young and old, to be captivated by the familiar and beloved story of “The Wizard of Oz,” coming to the Naperville stage January 10-12, 2020 and 17-19, 2020. The company of 54 talented community actors has been hard at work for the past six weeks...

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‘Toys From the Attic’ special exhibit at Little White School Museum

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The Little White School Museum at 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk) in Oswego this Christmas holiday season and has a special vintage toy and game exhibit. Attendees can pick up some special Oswego-related gift items for those hard-to-buy-for friends and relatives. “Toys From the Attic,” the museum’s special holiday...

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East Aurora Prism Concert Dec. 14

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East Aurora High School will welcome in the holiday season by presenting its fourth annual Prism Concert, which will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The performances take place in the Hawks Auditorium at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane,...

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The Book of Kells survives in Europe more than 1,200 years

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Imagine three Celtic artist monks, secluded in the scriptorium of Iona, or in eastern Scotland, or in a new monastery at Kells, County Meath, Ireland. They welcome in the year 800 A.D. in days filled with extraordinary artistry and commitment. The Book is written on prepared calfskin (vellum) and contains...

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Fox Valley Festival Chorus Concerts Dec. 14, 15 special

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The Fox Valley Festival Chorus (FVFC) will present two performances of its Winter concert, “Sleigh Bells Ring, Are You Listening?” The two dates are: • Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College’s Auditorium, Route 47 and Waubonsee Road, Sugar Grove; • Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. at Oswego...

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Beauty and the Beast: Best, fabulous

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By Donna Crane Beauty and the Beast Broadway Series musical at The Paramount Theatre in Aurora could be described in one word: Fabulous! The story begins when a haggard old woman knocks at the door of a vain, young prince, and asks for shelter in exchange for a rose. The...

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Nothing But Treble will perform December 14 in Elgin

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Nothing But Treble (NBT), Elgin’s premier women’s choral ensemble, will celebrate the holiday season with a concert with music from a variety of times and places at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Avenue, Elgin. Admission will be a freewill...

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Frida Kahlo session by Justin Witte at Aurora Public Library Monday, Oct. 7

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To add to the Hispanic Heritage festivities this month, the Aurora Public Library (APL) will welcome the Cleve Carney Museum of art director and curator Justin Witte and his team to present Who is Frida Kahlo? at the Santori Public Library of Aurora Monday, Oct. 7. The informational session on...

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Paramount Theatre’s Broadway ‘Newsies’ inspirational

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The Paramount Arts Theatre is presenting “Newsies” as its opener for the ninth Broadway Series through October 20. It’s a tale about the 1899 newsboys strike which is interesting, inspirational, and informational; a show that the whole family will enjoy. The music and the dancing all add to the story...

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